GERM20008 German 6
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 40%: mostly coursework
- About 4 class hours a week
Is GERM20008 hard?
GERM20008: About average. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
German through the idea of Heimat (home and belonging), from media on the Nazi past to today's debates on migration.
After it you can
- Discuss social and cultural topics in German
- Read and write longer German texts
- Give a clear presentation in German
What you need first
GERM10006 or GERM20007 or GERM30005
What it leads to
- GERM20001 German 7
- GERM20003 German Cultural Studies B
- GERM30001 German Cultural Studies B
- GERM30002 German Cultural Studies C
- GERM30021 German 7
Can’t be taken together with
How it’s assessed
Tests 35%, Presentations 15%, Reports and essays 10%, Final exam 40%
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Quick answers
- When is GERM20008 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking GERM20008?
- Needs GERM10006 or GERM20007 or GERM30005.
- Does GERM20008 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 40% of the mark. Assessment: Tests 35%, Presentations 15%, Reports and essays 10%, Final exam 40%.
- How many class hours a week does GERM20008 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take GERM20008 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- What can I take after GERM20008?
- 5 subjects need it first, for example GERM20001, GERM20003, GERM30001, GERM30002.
- Can I rate GERM20008?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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